Dale was born in Acorn, Arkansas on March 20, 1934 to the late Clyde Newsom and the late Rena Anderson Newsom. He was married to Mary Huff Newsom until her death and was in the logging business. Dale enjoyed the outdoors, cutting wood, and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather uncle and friend to all who knew him.

He is survived by son, Neyland Newsom and wife Nora of Mena, Arkansas; daughter, Betty Lairamore and husband Jeff of Booneville, Arkansas; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.